Arrange the following events in the order of their occurrence, starting from the oldest to the latest. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Bhopal Gas Tragedy

2.Fukushima Accident

3.Chernobyl Accident

4.California Smog

5.London Smog

A4, 5, 1, 3, 2 ✓ Correct

B5, 3, 1, 2, 4

C4, 5, 3, 1, 2

D5, 4, 1, 2, 3

Correct answer: (A) 4, 5, 1, 3, 2

Explanation

From oldest to latest the events run California Smog, London Smog, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl Accident and then the Fukushima Accident.

The California photochemical smog first drew attention in the nineteen forties, so it is oldest.

The London Smog of 1952 comes next.

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in 1984.

The Chernobyl nuclear accident followed in 1986.

The Fukushima nuclear accident of 2011 is the most recent of these disasters.

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